Top Outdoor Events of 2020
December 15, 2020
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes and shares for our 2020 features in the Outdoor Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Free Entrance Days in the National Parks, the feature that highlighted the 5 […]
Washington’s Salmon Spawning Season
November 6, 2020
Go fish go! Fall is that special time of year when leaves are turning color, and here in Washington state, another special event occurs…the salmon are spawning! Salmon species include Chinook (AKA king) Coho (AKA silver), sockeye (AKA red salmon), pink (AKA humpy), and chum (AKA dog salmon), and the link above takes you to […]
Maan Farms Haunted Corn Maze
October 30, 2020
Canada’s scariest corn maze! It’s the Haunted Corn Maze at Maan Farms in Abbotsford, just an hour southeast of Vancouver. Each year, the maze has a different theme, and this year, it’s an abandoned testing facility with terrifying creatures and monsters galore. Make your way through each scary scene (indoors and outdoors) and keep an […]
Treworgy Family Orchards Corn Maze
October 23, 2020
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a corn maze, and here’s the longest continually running one in Maine. The Treworgy Family Orchards Corn Maze is a 4.5 acre maze featuring about 60,000 corn plants. It’s part of 42-acres of scenic Maine countryside, which includes pick-your-own apples (6 varieties are available), berries (raspberries are available now through […]
Haunted Forest at Grand Farms
October 16, 2020
Halloween is still on at the Haunted Forest at Grand Farms! Brave your way through a medieval horror fantasy in Vaugh, Washington, open Friday and Saturday evenings rain or shine during the month of October. In the almost mile-long haunted walk through the woods, you’ll encounter frights galore with an evil queen, werewolves, bone devils, zombies, […]
Stalker Farms Drive-Thru
October 9, 2020
A frightfully good time! In lieu of the traditional walk through haunted house, the folks at Stocker Farm in Snohomish, Washington have come up with a creative way to bring the frights on while keeping you socially distant. Drive to Snohomish, Washington, just a half hour north of Seattle for a Halloween experience that you […]
Replay’s Alley of Darkness
October 2, 2020
Get ready for Halloween! Though it may not be prudent to go trick-or-treating this year, you can still get in the spooky spirit at Replay’s Alley of Darkness. This is a drive-in haunted house experience, filled with zombies, demons, and all the special effects to get your heart pounding. Hop in your car and head […]
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Powell Street Festival Telethon
July 17, 2020
Coming August 1, 2020. Summer means festival time, and here’s a Canadian festival that you’ll want to discover..virtually! Yes, the border between our two countries is still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s still possible to experience the largest Japanese Canadian festival in Canada and the longest running community arts celebration in Vancouver. […]
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
February 27, 2020
More than 400 across the country…National Parks, that is, and here are the dates that you can get in free of charge! The five days in 2020 are: January 20 (birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.), April 18 (First day of National Park Week), August 25 (National Park Service birthday), September 26 (National Public Lands Day), […]
Women’s Backcountry Ski Iceland with Backcountry Babes
February 26, 2020
Coming April 12, 2020. Experience the island known as the Land of Fire and Ice. Join Backcountry Babes for their Women’s Backcountry Ski Iceland, a 7-day adventure for intermediate to advanced level skiers. Hike and ski above the fjords with breathtaking views of the ocean and vast, sweeping terrain with professional, certified and experienced ski guides […]
Wild Weekend South
February 25, 2020
Coming April 17, 2020. Escape to the outdoors. Love Her Wild is hosting Wild Weekend South to bring together like-minded women who enjoy the outdoors. Located in the outskirts of Royal Tunbridge Wells, a town in western Kent, England, 30 miles south-east of central London, this informal retreat will include yoga and meditation, inspiration talks from women […]
Gutsy Girls Cross Country Ski and Yoga Week
February 24, 2020
Coming March 15, 2020. Winter adventures galore! Gutsy Girls has a week-long holiday to the Land of the Midnight Sun for those new to the sport of cross country skiing. With expert coaching in small groups, you’ll pick up this fun form of exercise in no time. On skis and snowshoes, you’ll explore Venabydsfjellet, the […]
Women’s Watercolor Workshop on the San Juan River
February 20, 2020
Coming May 14, 2020. Bring out your artistic side! Holiday River Expeditions is offering a 5-day trip titled Women’s Watercolor Workshop on the San Juan River. The trip covers the south eastern corner of Utah, rafting the upper and lower sections of the San Juan River. Highlights include the sandstone Comb Ridge, ancient archeological sites, petroglyph panels, […]
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
February 19, 2020
Coming April 18, 2020. Known as America’s Toughest Road Marathon, the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon definitely lives up to its name. Expect a total elevation gain/loss of close to 7,500 feet – the most elevation change of any road race in the United States. The race begins and ends in downtown Roanoke, Virginia and takes runners […]
Chairlift Speed Dating at Wilmot Mountain
February 6, 2020
Coming February 9, 2020. Meet you mate on the mountain! If you’re looking for someone special to spend Valentine’s Day with, check out Chairlift Speed Dating at Wilmot Mountain. This Wisconsin ski resort is a short drive away from Chicago and Milwaukee with nearly 120 skiable acres and 23 trails. A matchmaking service pairs singles up based on […]
London Landmarks Half Marathon
February 5, 2020
Coming March 29, 2020. Big Ben is calling! It’s the London Landmarks Half Marathon! As the name implies, the race route reads like a tour book of the top sites of the capital: Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Shard, the Tower of London, the London Eye, and more. As if the iconic landmarks weren’t […]
Wahine Kauai Hike and Meditation Event
February 4, 2020
Coming February 22, 2020. Aloha! Mary Susan Stults and the folks at Strong as a Woman Summit are hosting a free adventure on the beautiful Garden Isle, titled Wahine Kauai Hike and Meditation Event. It’s a chance to join other women on a hike, guided meditation, and picnic lunch (bring your own favorite meal). The location […]
Milestii Mici Wine Run
February 3, 2020
February 9, 2020. What a unique race! The Milestii Mici Wine Run is a 10K race through a large underground cave network that houses the biggest wine collection in the world (nearly 2 million bottles!), the Milestii Mici Winery located in the Republic of Moldova. In case you’re not up on your geography (yes, we had to […]
Super Bowl Fun Run – Tackling Pediatric Cancer
January 30, 2020
Coming February 2, 2020. This Sunday’s the big game…yes, the Super Bowl where the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out for the National Football League Championship title. Regardless of who you’ll be rooting for, how about spending some time tackling a worthy cause? It’s the Super Bowl Fun Run – […]
Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race
January 29, 2020
Coming February 9, 2020. Replace those running shoes with snowshoes for the Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race! Organized by the Donner Party Mountain Runners, the event location is the Auburn Ski Club Training Center adjacent to Boreal Resort on California’s Donner Summit. Two distance options are offered: 5K and 10K. Though described as challenging, all experience levels are […]
Rossignol We Rise Women’s Camp
January 28, 2020
Coming February 7, 2020. Ladies, wax those skis and head to Crystal Mountain for a special collaboration with Rossignol and their We Rise Women’s Camp. Just 2 hours away from Seattle in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, the weekend begins with a welcome party at the main lodge at Crystal Mountain. Saturday and Sunday, enjoy […]
Top Outdoor Events of 2019
December 16, 2019
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2019 reviews in the Outdoor Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Vermont Outdoors Woman Fall Camp, a three-day weekend that was filled with loads […]
Enchant Seattle
December 6, 2019
Feel the magic of the holidays at Enchant Seattle! You may recall that three years ago, Enchant debuted in Vancouver, British Columbia, and it has since moved to other cities, including Seattle, St.Petersburg, Florida and Washington DC. We were super impressed with the changes that they’ve made since their Canadian opening. It’s now held in […]
MCRR Turkey Burnoff
November 27, 2019
Coming November 30, 2019. OK, it’s almost a tradition to overeat on Thanksgiving, so how about making another tradition: work off some of those extra calories the day after? Then the MCRR Turkey Burnoff is just what you need! The Montgomery County Road Runners host a 5 and 10 mile race at Seneca Creek State […]